Inside Higher Ed: Tenure Denied, Tenure Gained
When Northwestern University denied Sarah Taylor’s bid for tenure in May, many students and faculty protested what they felt was an injustice toward a talented teacher and distinguished scholar. But what happened next could have been even more stunning: the university reversed its decision and granted Taylor tenure.
An about-face in a tenure decision is hardly an everyday occurrence in academe, as recent controversy in nearby Chicago demonstrated, and unpopular denials often lead to some protest. But tenure has never been a popularity contest.
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